Join us to learn the story of West Point and the United States Military Academy!

Duration

1 Hour 15 Minute Tour

About

View the breathtaking scenery of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands while walking the paths of history beginning with West Point in 1778 during the Revolutionary War, to the present role of the United States Military Academy as the premier training facility for leaders who mold the future of our country. Along the way your guide will reference famous graduates and historic figures who help bring the story of West Point and our nation to life. This tour makes stops at the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Battle Monument, and the Plain. While a rare occasion, a location may be closed due to an official West Point event.

This tour goes rain or shine unless cancelled by West Point due to adverse weather conditions. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water, sunscreen or an umbrella. Food is not permitted on the tour.

DAILY TOUR SCHEDULE:

Check calendar for availability. There are no tours on major holidays, due to graduation events, and on Saturdays of home Army football games in September, October or November.

Reservations

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. There are no in person or by phone ticket sales. Reservations MUST be made online and preferably no less than 24 hours in advance. Same day online reservations are available, but they close 1 hour before tour start time or once sold out to allow for the West Point security background checks. Same day reservations may also be subject to an in person security check so allow 1 hour prior to your tour start time. We do not have wait-lists. If a tour does not populate on your time or date of choice, it means we are not offering it then. Reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a tour is canceled on the day of due to a decision by West Point. All sales are final. 

ID AND SECURITY

West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate information during the reservation process which security will use to run a background check. All guests 18 and over must provide the same ID the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions). Reservations will be cancelled if information is missing. West Point security will deny access to West Point based on any of the following reasons:

NCIC-III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the person presents a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of the installation. A claimed identify that cannot be verified based on the reasonable belief that the person submitted fraudulent identity information in the attempt to gain access. Current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation. Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility. Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute. Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder. Being a registered sex offender. Felony conviction within the last ten years regardless of the offense or violation. Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the conviction occurred. Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force. Been identified in the NCIC KST file or TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity. Installation access control personnel will strictly follow the FBI’s published engagement protocols.

All sales final. No exceptions including, but not limited, to illness, arriving late, not passing the background check, forgetting ID or weather unless cancelled by West Point.